James McCann - Y2K Checklist for Computer Systems

The following provides a guide for management responsible for the implementation of Year 2000 computer system changes :

Area of concern	Yes	No
A full assessment of all business processes has been conducted to identify dependent system
All local and stand-alone systems have been identified and Year 2000 problems assessed
All local and departmental systems have been identified and Year 2000 problems assessed
All ancillary systems (security, call logging etc.) systems have been identified and Year 2000 impacts assessed
A Year 2000 date standard has been defined
A Change Programme has been defined and responsibilities arranged
Earliest/latest compliance dates have been identified for each system
Liaison has been established with all manufacturers and suppliers
Budget estimates have been prepared and are authorized
A plan containing key milestone dates and resource implications has been prepared
Program risks have been assessed thoroughly and independently checked
A risk management plan has been prepared and responsibilities assigned
Contingency arrangements have been identified
A regular interval programme progress reporting process has been established